Maynes Coaches, of Buckie in Scotland, make it no secret that they are committed to reducing their carbon footprint at every opportunity and hold themselves to exceptional standards. As well as winning multiple nationwide awards, they have also been named one of only 18 companies to attain DVSA Earned Recognition accreditation.
“We constantly strive to do our best for the environment and all of our business decisions are made consciously, for example, our uniforms are now made using recycled plastic. Being a coach operator, our fuel usage is naturally one of our biggest concerns. This is why we chose to replace our outdated third-party fuel pump with the full Merridale system” explained a Maynes representative.
As part of the upgrade, which included a Merridale MX-I heavy-duty fuel pump with an integrated fuel management system, and the MX-T tank management system, Horsleys now use Merridale’s FuelWorks software to monitor their fleet of over 45 coaches.
Merridale’s web-based FuelWorks reporting software is the software of choice when it comes to gathering, managing and reporting accurate fuelling data to fleet operators in the UK. With FuelWorks being accessible through any standard web browser, the flexibility and accessibility enjoyed by the end user is enhanced. There is no need for software to be installed onto office computers and the customer can avoid extensive training, security, and backup issues.
We constantly strive to do our best for the environment and all of our business decisions are made consciously, for example, our uniforms are now made using recycled plastic. Being a coach operator, our fuel usage is naturally one of our biggest concerns. This is why we chose to replace our outdated third-party fuel pump with the full Merridale system.
With the software being securely hosted by Merridale and accessible online using a dedicated username and password, there is often no requirement for IT departments to be involved in the setup. Customers also like the ability to access their fuel management software on their mobile phones and tablets without having to install an app or programme, ideal if they are offsite and need to make a quick amendment or check some data.
Because Merridale’s FuelWorks software has been designed and developed in-house by Merridale, it is often updated and improved to ensure that customers can rely on a current and capable service. Through listening to customer requirements, Merridale have implemented a number of key features to help make the fuel management reporting process easier for the end user.
For example, Merridale have a number of customers who are FORS members and who are required to produce specific environmental impact information across their vehicle fleet as part of their membership. Merridale have developed their software with the ability to automatically produce, schedule and email these necessary reports to anyone that needs them, including exception reports to help identify rogue performing vehicles.
With scheduled reporting, users no longer have to access the software to run reports every time they need them. Merridale will work with the customer during setup to ensure the correct settings and parameters are present within the software. From there, the customer can add any user with an email address to automatically receive a report weekly, monthly or however often they need the information.
For any fleet operators considering fuel management systems or an upgrade to their current installations, Merridale’s sales team are happy to discuss any requirements and arrange a demonstration of the web-based software using Microsoft Teams. This gives potential users the opportunity to view the software, see the capabilities and understand how the technology could help to improve their fuel control process.
For existing Merridale fuel management users, Merridale can upgrade most existing systems to make them compatible with FuelWorks, no matter how old the system is. This means they can be online and taking advantage of the latest web-based reporting software sooner than they think, without having to shell out on costly replacements.
To find out how Merridale FuelWorks could benefit your company, contact Merridale on 01902 350700 or visit www.merridale.co.uk.
